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Popping Apple Caramel Truffles Recipe

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  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 45 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Yield: 12 small truffles
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Description

These Popping Apple Caramel Truffles combine crunchy caramel or apple-spiced rice cakes with a luscious apple cider caramel sauce, coated in rich semi-sweet chocolate and topped with fun green apple Pop Rocks candy for a delightful burst of flavor and texture. This treat is perfect for fall or anytime you crave an exciting sweet snack that incorporates the crispness of apples and the indulgence of caramel and chocolate.

Ingredients

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Apple Cider Caramel Sauce

  • Use homemade apple cider caramel sauce as per original recipe or substitute maple syrup caramel or store-bought caramel

Caramel Apple Truffles

  • 1 cup small rice cakes (caramel or apple spice flavor)
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ⅓ cup apple cider caramel sauce
  • 3 tablespoons freeze dried apples, ground to powder (optional)

Chocolate Coating

  • ⅓ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • ½ teaspoon cold pressed refined coconut oil
  • 1 packet green apple Pop Rocks candy

Instructions

  1. Prepare Apple Cider Caramel Sauce: Make the caramel sauce according to the original recipe or use store-bought caramel or maple syrup caramel substitution. Store any leftover sauce in a glass jar refrigerated for later use.
  2. Crush Rice Cakes: Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the rice cakes in a Ziploc bag and crush them into small pebble-sized pieces using your hand or a rolling pin. Depending on your flavor choice, use plain, caramel, or apple cinnamon rice cakes.
  3. Mix Truffle Base: Transfer crushed rice cakes to a medium mixing bowl. Stir in the salt and the apple cider caramel sauce with a spatula. The caramel should be warm enough to handle but cooling so you can shape the truffles.
  4. Shape Truffles: Use a small cookie scoop to portion equal-sized amounts of the mixture. Roll each portion into balls by hand, which may be sticky. Place the shaped truffles on the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Prepare Apple Powder: In a small blender, pulse freeze dried apples until they form a fine powder. Pour this powder onto a small plate for coating.
  6. Coat Truffles: Roll each truffle in the apple powder to coat evenly, then return them to the baking sheet. Chill the truffles in the freezer for at least 30 minutes to firm up and make dipping in chocolate easier.
  7. Melt Chocolate Coating: Choose one method to melt chocolate and coconut oil: (1) Microwave the chocolate chips and coconut oil in 15-second increments until mostly melted, or (2) Use a double boiler by simmering water in the lower pot, placing chocolate and coconut oil in the top pot, and stirring until mostly melted.
  8. Dunk Truffles: Dip each chilled truffle into the melted chocolate, using a spatula or spoon to ensure all sides are covered. Some apple powder may come off but will blend into the chocolate coating.
  9. Add Pop Rocks: Place the chocolate-coated truffles back on the baking sheet and immediately sprinkle a generous pinch of green apple Pop Rocks on top. Some initial popping sounds are normal.
  10. Set Chocolate: Refrigerate the truffles for at least 15 minutes to let the chocolate fully set.
  11. Store Leftovers: Store truffles in a Ziploc bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze tightly sealed for up to 3 months. Thaw frozen truffles in the refrigerator before serving.

Notes

  • This recipe yields about 12 small truffles when using a small cookie scoop, but can be doubled.
  • Rice cake flavor and freeze dried fruit can be swapped for other varieties to suit taste preferences.
  • Store-bought caramel sauce can be used instead of homemade to save time.
  • Freeze dried apples add a boost of apple flavor and can be mixed into the crushed rice cakes instead of rolling the truffles through the powder if preferred.
  • Freeze dried apples are usually found near nuts and other dried fruits in grocery stores.
  • Pop Rocks candy comes in various flavors; green apple pairs particularly well with the caramel flavor. Some popping at sprinkling is expected and adds to the fun experience.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 truffle
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 50mg
  • Fat: 5g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 1.2g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 16g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 1g
  • Cholesterol: 2mg

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